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House roll call 88 · 56th Congress · Dec 6, 1900

To recommit S. 4300 (31 stat. 748, 2/2/1901), a bill to increase the efficiency of the military establishment of the U.S., to the committee on military affairs

On Dec 6, 1900, the House voted 70–246 (S 4300). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–171, Democrats 64–72, Others 4–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 66 members voted against their own party.

During the 56th Congress (1899–1900), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
70
No
246
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 6, 1900

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 72 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 171 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit S. 4300 (31 stat. 748…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1900,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-H-88/to-recommit-s-4300-31-stat-748-2-2 (accessed 2026-10-15).